/tags/emily-weber Emily Weber en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:56:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/missouri-house-anti-lockdown-bill-stop-government-closing-houses-worship The House also passed bills to end the capital gains tax, preserve the assets of foster children and allow landlords to refuse tenants who get federal housing assistance. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:56:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/missouri-house-anti-lockdown-bill-stop-government-closing-houses-worship Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent The restrictions passed by state lawmakers in 2023 are currently set to expire in August 2027. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-01-28/missouri-house-committee-considers-regulating-video-gambling-machines The machines, called video lottery terminals, are often found in bars and convenience stores. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-28/missouri-house-committee-considers-regulating-video-gambling-machines Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/missouri-house-speaker-creates-committee-to-study-crime-by-undocumented-immigrants A Democrat on the committee says the move is election year posturing. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:12:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/missouri-house-speaker-creates-committee-to-study-crime-by-undocumented-immigrants Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-02/missouri-house-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-ownership-of-farmland The bill bars acquisition of farmland from five countries — China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela — deemed by the state as enemies of the United States. It also limits how much land other countries would be able to own. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:24:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-02/missouri-house-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-ownership-of-farmland Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election Sarah Kellogg /2022-04-14/missouri-house-approves-shortening-minimum-unemployment-benefits-to-8-weeks Missouri’s current unemployment benefit ranges from 13 to 20 weeks, depending on the state’s unemployment rate. The new bill shortens it to as few as eight. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:13:08 GMT /2022-04-14/missouri-house-approves-shortening-minimum-unemployment-benefits-to-8-weeks Sarah Kellogg